Customer Service Representative
Optum · Brewer, ME · 2 wk ago
Customer Service$16–$29/hrFull-time
Primary Responsibilities
- Offer face to face support with patients onsite
- Actively participate in team huddles and meetings
- Provide excellent customer service via first call resolution
- Advocate for patients regarding complaints or billing issues
- Resolve assigned accounts in a timely and accurate manner
- Research and accurately resolve outstanding patient balances
- Meet or exceed the NLH performance standards
- Accurately schedule patient payment plans
- Work closely with peers and leaders to address patient balance issues
- Maintain the knowledge of collection protocols, payer, regulatory policies and laws
- Attend internal education sessions
- Advises management of payment variance issues
- Attend charitable events or contribute outside the department
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma / GED
- At least 18 years old
- 1+ years of customer service experience in healthcare, insurance, government, social services, or human services settings
- 1+ years of data entry experience
- Basic proficiency with Windows PC applications and Microsoft Office
- Full flu vaccination is an essential job function
- Ability to work full-time onsite at 489 State Street, Bangor ME, 04401
- Ability to work flexible shifts during normal business hours
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience in healthcare customer service
- Medical Terminology
- Work experience with Northern Light Health
- Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills (written / verbal)
- Strong analytic skills
Pay & Benefits
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.